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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Eaton

Colorado · 2,690 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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Eaton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,314. Population has grown 37% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $137,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,690
+37%since 1990
from 1,959 in 1990
1990 – 2025
851 / sq mi
+37%since 1990
from 620 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+7%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Eaton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,314
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,965 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,816
+84%since 1990
from $11,335 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$137,800
+76%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$525
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
75.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
25.0% rent
2.9
+37%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,782)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(250)
Asian1%(19)
Diversity Score41.4%(811)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(2,298)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(340)
Asian0.8%(21)
Diversity Score29.7%(798)
30
−28%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eaton, Colorado?

Eaton, Colorado has about 2,690 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Eaton, Colorado?

The typical household in Eaton, Colorado earns about $47,314 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eaton, Colorado expensive?

In Eaton, Colorado, the median home is worth about $137,800, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Eaton, Colorado?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eaton, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eaton, Colorado?

About 5.3% of people in Eaton, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eaton, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Eaton, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 731 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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